Do you have a community event to add to the list?
Call 651-437-1460 or email them to communityevents@kdwa.com
OCTOBER
October 4: Prescott American Legion Chicken Fry: The first chicken fry of the year will be held on Saturday at 710 Pearl Street, and will take place every Saturday until May with the exception of April 11.
Trunk or Treat, presented be the Hastings Downtown Business Association.
Be apart of the Downtown Candy Crawl!
Sunday, October 26th, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sibley Street.
Rally you crew -business, club, team or family and decorate a trunk and join the fun while connecting with the Hastings community.
Details:
- $50/Spot
- Arrive to Sibley Street between 1 – 1:30 p.m.
- You will be directed to your reserved parking spot.
- Set up your car/display (child appropriate theme, please.)
- Have at least one person host trunk or treaters until 5 p.m.
- Provide at least 3000 pieces of candy or non-food items (pencils, stickers, etc.)
- Reserve your spot by Friday, October 17th.
To reserve your spot, email: staff@hastingsmn.org
October 3: Business Grand Opening: The Integrated Body Center (IBC), an 8,000+ square foot integrative health and wellness clinic, will celebrate its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM in Hastings’ historic Olde Armory Building. The public is invited to tour the facility and experience IBC’s comprehensive approach to health, aesthetics, and performance.
Grand Opening Highlights:
Ribbon Cutting at 2 PM with Mayor Mary Fasbender and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
Facility tours and mini demonstrations of massage, neurosomatic therapy, IV therapy, and aesthetic treatments
QR-code giveaways and early-bird swag bags
Elegant refreshments and hors d’oeuvres
October 5: Adult Archery: Learn everything from stance to follow through, equipment styles to archery safety, and hone your new skills with target practice. Fee is $20 per person and the event is for ages 16 and up. From 10-1 and 2-5. Located at the Archery Shelter at Spring Lake Park Reserve.
October 7: Hastings Fire Open House: The Fire/EMS Department will celebrate Fire Prevention Week October 5-11 with educational outreach and fire safety visits to local schools.
The department also will hold its annual open house on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire Station, 115 5th St. W.
The event will include numerous exhibits, demonstrations and activities. All are welcome!
October 11: Hastings Community Education Fall Fest, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center. 310 River St. in Hastings. Free Admission. Craft Vendors. Door Prizes! For more info visit: www.hastingscommunityed.com
October 13: October Drive By Birthday Bash!
Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes. Monday, October 13th 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $10 members $12 non-members FREE for Center members celebrating an October birthday (must register). Roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, roll and a piece of birthday cake! Send payment to Senior Center: 310 River St. or stop in to pay.
NOVEMBER
Starting November 5: Join the ECFE for Open Gym
The ECFE reserves the gym so children can run and play and get the wiggles out!
On Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center
Starting November 5 – January 28.
$5/child or $10/party of five, each date you attend.
Register at: www.hastingscommunityed.com
November 6: Join us for Rise Up Recovery Let Your Light Shine Banquet—a powerful evening of hope for the next generation. Celebrate the strength of youth in recovery, hear inspiring stories of change, and shine a light on brighter futures through our youth focused programs. Thursday, November 6th, 6 p.m. at Almquist Farms. Secure your tickets here: www.riseuprecoverymn.com/letyourlightshine
Friday, November 7: A Totally Tubular 80’s Dance at the Hastings High School, 6 p.m. - 8 p. m.
Break out the hairspray, dust off those leg warmers, and fire up your mixtapes—it's time to rewind to the raddest decade ever! Join us for a Totally Tubular 80’s Dance Night, where we’re turning back the clock for a night of high-energy fun, unforgettable music, and retro vibes.
The DJ will be spinning classics from Prince, Madonna, Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, and more!
Whether you lived it the first time or just love the vibe, this is your chance to dance like it’s 1985. Let’s party like the hair is big and the music is louder than ever! This party is open to ALL ages!
$10/Person
$5/Senior Center Member
$5/Student
For more information visit: https://hastings.ce.eleyo.com/course/12746/fall-2025%E2%80%941/totally-tubular-80-s-dance-night-all-ages-welcome
November 20: Thanksgiving Meal
November 20th at Tilden at 12:00 pm Cost: $15 members & $20 non-members Meal: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie with whipped topping. Volunteer Signups will be available in the Welcome Center beginning October 1st. Meal provided by Ptacek’s
ONGOING
Mondays:
Rise Up Recovery Morning Art Group: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to a Monday Morning Art Group, starting at 10 AM. This is a free group, with supplies provided, and no experience necessary. Come for art and uplifting conversation every week.
Rise Up Recovery Chosen Bible Study: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to a Bible Study session at 6:30 PM on Monday evenings, based on the popular series, "The Chosen". Participants watch an episode of the series, and discuss the material using companion study materials. This is a free session.
Mondays And Wednesdays:
Prescott Public Library Yoga: Yoga is a great way to relieve stress, increase flexibility and strengthen your body. Follow our instructor, Erica, as she takes you through different poses and stretches to help you in your daily life. Join them on Monday for mat class, and Wednesday for chair class, with each beginning at 9am. For more, see the Prescott Public Library website, under programs.
Tuesdays:
SMART Recovery: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to SMART Recovery, at 6:30 PM, on Tuesdays. Meeting discussions focus on how to apply SMART tools for change to help anyone lead a productive and connected life.
Wednesdays:
The Chosen: Rise Up Recovery's Bible Study, at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays
Join the ECFE for Open Gym.
The ECFE reserves the gym so children can run and play and get the wiggles out!
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center
Starting November 5 – January 28.
$5/child or $10/party of five, each date you attend.
Register at: www.hastingscommunityed.com
Jesus Calling: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to Jesus Calling, at 6 PM on Wednesday evenings. Participants will read through and discuss the "Jesus Calling" devotional for the day.
Pure Men: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites men to Pure Men, at 7:15 PM on Wednesdays. This is a men's group for those seeking freedom from sexual addiction and want to live a life of chastity.
Co Dependents Anonymous: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, holds this event that supports a fellowship of people who's common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.
Joy Lutheran Wednesday Evening Service: Joy Lutheran Church will be offering another opportunity for worship each week - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Come for supper between 5:15 and 6:30, stay for worship at 6:30. Confirmation students will join the worship at 6:30 as the first part of their evening and then go to their small groups from 7:15 to 8:00. There will also be a small group for adults and activities for younger kids too. This will be a full worship service, with contemporary music, message, communion, prayers. Join us if you can't make it on Sundays or even if you can.
1st and 3rd Wednesday:
Senior Center Quilters: The Hastings Senior Center is hosting quilters on the first and third Wednesday, each month, from 9am-3pm, at the Tilden Community Center. Bring your project and machine. Irons and ironing boards are provided. Call Carol Wilder with any questions at 651-437-4390.
Thursdays:
Rise Up Recovery M.O.R.E: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, holds this event that will encourage building a stable lifestyle that supports your sobriety!
Rise Up Recovery Thrive: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to Thrive, at 6:30 PM on Thursdays. Thrive is a family support group for those with family members who struggle with substance abuse.
Thursdays:
Intro to Drawing: The Hastings Arts Center will be holding an Intro to Drawing Class hosted by Jeremy Haney of JDH Fine Art. This will be a 6 week course that begins on April 11. Beginner artists will explore the basics of drawing and sketching with emphasis placed on the understanding of the tools and exercises to see the three dimensional world in a two dimensional lens. The event runs from 3:30-5:30 PM and is open to ages 14 and older. Cost is $90 per student and the class is capped at 8 individuals. More information, including how to pay the fee and how to get supplies, is available on the Hastings Arts Center website.
Third Sunday of the Month (May-October): The Hastings Historic Car Shows are back, and has confirmed dates for 2024, set for the third Sunday of every month from May 19 through October 13 from 11 AM-4 PM. Gates will open at 10 AM.
Last Thursday of the Month:
Rise Up Recovery Donation Time: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, is asking for assistance from the public to gather needed items to provide assistance to those in need, and have set up a donation time on the last Thursday of each month to gather personal care items, and cleaning products. Donations will be accepted during regular business hours. Learn more on the Rise Up Recovery website.
Fridays:
Rise Up Recovery 5:30 AM Bible Study: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites men to a 5:30 AM Bible Study every Friday. Join other godly men at an ungodly hour for encouragement and grounding in the word.
All Recovery: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to All Recovery, which welcomes all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or who support the recovery lifestyle. This group meets at 10 AM on Fridays.
H.O.P.E Group: Rise Up Recovery and Hope for the Brave are teaming up to provide support and encouragement for women trying to break out of a cycle of domestic violence. A H.O.P.E (Healing Others through Peace and Empowerment) Group will begin meeting at Rise Up Recovery, 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings at 6 PM on Fridays. If you have questions or are interested in joining the group, please email Amber Davies of Rise Up Recovery at Amber.Davies@RiseUpRecoveryMN.com or Jennifer Flaherty of Hope For The Brave, at Jennifer@HopeForBrave.org.
